Music

Instrumental

BAND (Grades 9-12)
Elective1
Credit

The Band Program includes
Marching Band, Concert Band and Pep Band. Members of the Band may participate
on a voluntary basis in Jazz Band. There are no prerequisites for enrollment,
but a minimum playing proficiency is needed to participate with the full band.
The Band performs various concerts during the year as well as participates in
competitions and festivals. Private lessons are available to all Band students
if they wish. Other opportunities include All State Band or Orchestra, Solo and
Ensemble Contest, Region V Band Festival and All State Jazz Band.

Vocal

"It is tremendously rewarding for me to motivate my students
to diligently strive for their personal best effort, work harmoniously
together as a team, and perform with passion. I am blessed to work with
amazing students in the field of music, which I love."

CONCERT CHOIR
(Grades 9-12)
Elective 1 Credit
*Audition Required

Concert choir is a performing
group, made up of students that are selected by audition. The choir is limited
to 70 members. Interested students will be required to audition with the
director and other music faculty in the spring. The choir will present 3
concerts and also perform at large group contest. Other events the students may
participate in are Show Choir, All-State Chorus, Solo and Ensemble Contest, and
Honors Choir.

HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR (Grades
9-12)Elective½ Credit

Students will explore music
through experience and study, rather than as a performance class. The course
will include music history, music theory, composition, and technology. In this
course, students will study music in all styles from all periods.

Students need to have a solid background in
either vocal or instrumental music. Music Theory is an advanced course designed
for students that may be interested in majoring in music in college. The class
delves into the basics of melody, harmony and rhythm and how it can be used to
better the student as a musician. A portion of the class will be spent using
the tools learned to compose music of your own.